Origin
Winter Springs, FL
Morning in Winter Springs on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter Springs, FL to Miami, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
244.5 mi
394 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winter Springs, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a trip from Winter Springs, FL to Miami, FL covers a distance of 244.5 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 43 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $39. You'll primarily be on major highways, making it a straightforward journey through Florida. The route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel between these two key Florida locations. This direct path is ideal for those looking to reach their destination without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 108.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| I 95 | 84.4 mi | 1h 32m |
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Tuskawilla Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lake Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Murphy Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Seminola Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 108.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Springs, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto FL 434
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
FL 434
3
Turn left onto Edgemon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgemon Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Murphy Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Murphy Road
5
Turn left onto Seminola Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminola Boulevard
6
Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Drive
7
Turn right onto Tuskawilla Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tuskawilla Road
8
Turn left onto FL 426
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Aloma Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on FL 417 Toll
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
13
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 43-minute drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and potentially avoid afternoon traffic. Since it's a manageable 244.5-mile trip, you can comfortably complete it in one day, with flexibility for one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 108.4-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $39 should help you budget accordingly. Consider downloading offline maps as cell service can be spotty on longer highway stretches.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.3 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winter Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winter Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 244.5 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Winter Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 108.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 243.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
46.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
122.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
124 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
243.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.92 one way
$77.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $42.34 | $84.67 |
| premium | $4.72 | $45.46 | $90.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.98 | $107.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.59
Florida's Turnpike
(108.4 mi)
$7.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.67 | $11.74 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.39 | $9.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.23 | $15.65 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
E 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 244.5
Caution: Boater Awareness
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
$25
near mile 42.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 89% of this 244.5-mile journey. You'll spend a significant amount of time on Florida's Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 108.4 miles. The transition to I-95 will keep you on high-speed roads for most of the trip. While primarily interstate, you'll also utilize the Beachline Expressway, ensuring a consistent pace for the majority of your travel. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 244.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winter Springs, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center, Fort Pierce and Florida's Turnpike South.
Cocoa
19.6 mi in
|
~28m
Kennedy Space Center
20.1 mi in
|
~29m
Fort Pierce
122.7 mi in
|
~2h 21m
Florida's Turnpike South
124 mi in
|
~2h 24m
About the Cities
Starting in Winter Springs, FL
Full guide →Arriving in Miami, FL
Full guide →“The Magic City” · Founded 1825
Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
- • Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
- • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 244.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.59 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Miami, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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